Long Form 1

Long Form 1 was developed to teach a beginner how to defend while retreating, before following up with a strike. the moves in this form are simple. Checks to prevent retaliatory moves are not taught at this stage. This is done to eliminate confusion and not to cloud the mind of a beginner. The form again takes advantage of free space in addition to other facets of the environment which favor the practitioner.

There are three parts to Long Form 1. The first part of Long Form 1 builds upon what you learned in Short Form 1 and adds the majority of the new items taught in this form. The second part of Long Form 1 is the left side of Short Form 1 with the only difference being that you start out facing 6:00. The third part of Long Form 1 is a series of isolated moves that do not produce a logical working sequence but are to be studied for their individual value.

Long Form 1 Contains

Moves that are defensive

Moves that are offensive

Basic Stances:

Attention

Horse

Neutral Bow

Forward Bow

Cat

Basic Blocks

Inward

Outward

Upward

Downward

Additional Blocks

Inside Downward Palm Down

Inside Downward Palm Up

Push Down

Punches

Straight Horizontal Thrust

Uppercut

Roundhouse

Direction of punches from horse stance facing 12:00

12:00

1:30 & 10:30

3:00 & 9:00

Strikes

Rear Elbow Strike while blocking

Rear Elbow Strike while punching

Outward Diagonal Elbow

Transitional Moves

Cat Stance

Cover

Four Basic Angle Changes

Two types of Cover

While retreating

While advancing

Double Factoring: High and Low

Long Form 1 Teaches

The elements that Short Form #1 teaches.

How to block while advancing, same hand – same foot.

How to block while stationary:

opposite hand – opposite foot.

same hand – same foot

How to increase distance while covering

How to decrease distance while covering

How to block and counter, using different hands

How to use opposing forces while punching.

how to use body rotation for power, while punching.

How to use the opposite arm as a hidden weapon.

while blocking

while punching

transitional moves

How to use transitional moves for power.

Basic timing of hands and feet:

Defensive moves

Offensive moves

Use of the Double Factor

How to use transitional moves offensively.

How to use transitional moves defensively.

How to use upper and lower case movements.

Proper angles when blocking off the rear hand.

How to use transitional moves while retreating.

How to use transitional moves while advancing.

How to block multiple attacks from a single opponent.

How to maintain constant head level while using transitional stances.

How to block below the waist, using the hands.

Angles, directions and methods of execution when punching.

The importance of supporting and bracing a punch with your rear heel on the ground when pivoting from a neutral bow to a forward bow.

That the head operates like a gyro on a ship’s compass.

The concept of body fusion.

The principle of contouring when punching.

Long Form 1 – Step By Step

Open with the Salutation & begin in a meditative horse stance

PART I

Section 1 – Inward Blocks (5 moves)

Step 1 (1)

Slide your left foot back toward 6:00 to form a right neutral bow stance facing 12:00.

Deliver a right hammering inward block “with” a left rear elbow strike.

Step 2 (2)

Pivot clockwise to form a right forward bow stance facing 12:00.

Deliver a left thrusting horizontal punch”with” a right rear elbow strike.

Deliver a right roundhouse punch toward 9:00 “with” a left rear elbow strike.

Step 6 (68)

Deliver a left roundhouse punch toward 3:00 “with” a right rear elbow strike.

Step 7 (69)

Deliver a right uppercut punch toward 12:00 “with” a left rear elbow strike.

Step 8 (70)

Deliver a left uppercut punch toward 12:00 “with” a right rear elbow strike.

Section 12 – Closing (2 moves)

Meditation (71)

Open your left hand,

Bring your right fist to meet your left hand

Closing Salutation (72)

Close your meditative horse stance and execute the closing salutation.

Notes

Apply the appropriate ideas from the Notes found in Short Form #1

Practice the form with your eyes closed to gain a better “FEEL” for your stances.

Perfect the frist two inward block-punch sequences for they contain the basic coordination levels of the form.

Know when to utilize your hammering inward and your thrusting inward blocks. Study why there is a difference.

Be sure to keep the heel of your back foot on the ground when pivoting into a forward bow. It adds to the push in support of your bracing angle, and stabilizes your stance (base).

Economize on the time expended by not raising your back heel when executing a step through reverse.

What practical application can you affix to the left outward elbow that you use just prior to converting it into your first (left) upward block?

When analyzing Long Form #1 please note that the second part of the “Form” is actually the left side of Short Form #1. The only change is the face that you are facing 6:00 while utilizing a series of 3 blocks instead of one.

Be sure to have your rear blocking arm cover your entire body when employing your series of 3 blocks during the second part of the form.

What reason(s) would you attach to the blocks and punches that stem out of your horse stance at the end of Long Form #1?

Be sure to use the double factor when blocking. (However when you are executing the inside downward palm down, inside downward palm up, and push down blocks, the double factor concept is not in the form.

The value of the transition from neutral bow into a forward bow can be paralleled to having your foot placed on the wall, then using the foot to help you lunge forward with your punch. As stated above, it adds to the push in support of your bracing angle.

Familiarize yourself with body fusion and how it can effectively work for you.

Practice your punches and gain power through the use of contouring both in forward and reverse motion.

Variations

Many, if not most, schools only teach the first part of this form. The shortened version would consist of 5 sections with 25 moves including the Salutation & Close. The final section with the last two moves would be;

Section 5 – Salutation & Close (2 moves)

Meditation (19)

Slide your right foot toward 12:00 to form a horse stance.

Cover your right clenched fist with your left open hand.

Closing Salutation (20)

Close your meditative horse stance & salute.

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